Topic: Ghana

The 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps

Fifty years ago this month, President John F. Kennedy gave a name to his idea to send Americans abroad "to encourage mutual understanding between Americans and other cultures of the world." A look at the numbers behind the venerable Peace Corps.READ»

UN Report: Cellphones a Ticket Out of Poverty for the World's Poor

Cellphones aren't all fun and games for the world's poor. For many, they make the difference between bringing home the bacon--or not.READ»

Tagged Cocoa Beans Now Traceable From Ghana

A new tagging system in Ghana helps chocoholics get their fix without fear of supporting human trafficking.READ»

For-Profit Microfinance Matures, India and Africa Lead the Way

Microfinance is maturing, with record numbers of borrowers, loan amounts, new international partnerships, and a focus on transparent reporting.READ»

Hershey Gets a Not-So-Sweet Kiss for Fair Trade Month

Hershey, despite having a market share in the U.S. of over 40%, is doing the least in the area of fair trade.READ»

Going, Going, Gone - Online Auction Sites Catching Fire Worldwide

eBay has long been the leader in online auctions, but the venerable giant is facing rising competition in emerging economies from indigenous companies on a mission.READ»

How Wireless Technology Will Change Global Health

There is a slick new television commercial advertising Apple's iPad. It includes a cool medical application that can be used for medical imaging. The advertisement shows a trend in medicine: in the last two years there has been an ...READ»

Telemedicine Gets a Boost From Novartis and the Earth Institute

The Bonsaaso Millennium Village to be crowned with telemedicine upgrades.READ»

Soda Giant Sets Out to Save the World's Water

PepsiCo, accused of depleting drinking water around the globe, has set bold new goals for water stewardship. Is this bluewashing?READ»

8 of the Most Toxic Energy Projects on the Planet

BP's Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico served as a wake-up call for many of us who never before paid attention to the destructive energy projects happening all around the world. But while Deepwater Horizon may have attracted the lion's share of media attention this past Spring and Summer, there are a number of other toxic projects still going on. We look at some of the worst.READ»

Colonialism, Redux: European Companies Grab African Land in Bid for Biofuels

One continent's environmental victory could be another's downfall. READ»

IBM Opens Corporate Subsidiary in Accra, Ghana

IBM's move signifies a growing trend and a renewed insight--that Africa is rich with innovation hotspots.READ»

Africa's Informal Economy Revealed

New book synthesizes activities of informal product designers.READ»

While Kenya Votes, Ushahidi Does Its Part

Fast Company catches up with Erik Hersman, the man behind the groundbreaking crowdsourcing tool, Ushahidi, as Kenya holds its constitutional referendum.READ»

Five Reasons to Be Bullish on Africa

As President Obama addresses the Young African Leaders Summit today in Washington, he's recognizing the fast-changing face of the Continent--and what it means to American business in the next decade.READ»

World Cup Winners and Losers, By the Numbers

In case you weren't one of the 700 million-plus fans to watch the World Cup Finals yesterday, Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time. But the España soccer stars weren't the only winners--and certainly the Holland ...READ»

Making the Good Life Cheaper for the Global Middle Class

Sustainable and innovative products geared toward the global middle class are driving down costs and driving up quality. What does that mean for the rest of us?READ»

From the Young World to Your World

How will the next billion Netizens change the Web and the world? What can we learn from them? And how does their rise change the game in emerging markets? READ»

iFive: BP and the Arts, Animals Love Innovation too, Italy Crashes Out, Microsoft Goes Very Mobile, Facebook's New Employee

As Little Italy drowned its sorrows with buckets of grappa and espresso chasers, innovation was poking fun at oil giants, skittering around on its bionic paws and playing Hunt the New Facebook Employee in the corridors of the White ...READ»

iFive: BP Re-Caps Leak, Teething Troubles for Apple, First Female Aussie PM, Epic Sports Matches, Petraeus to Afghanistan

While you were sleeping, and Stanley A. McChrystal was wondering if his next post should be as the France soccer team's manager, innovation was doing stuff. On its iPhone, in pantyhose, and against Ghana.1. After yesterday's ...READ»

Day Two at the World Economic Forum on Africa

How do information and communication technologies influence innovation in Africa? Robert Fabricant's third report from the World Economic Forum.READ»

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WorkerExpress, a Startup to Innovate Construction Labor, Launches at the d.school Beta Trade Show

Last week, we saw how the Stanford d.school's new building was designed for innovation. This week, how the school converted into a trade show to give students an opportunity to showcase--and sell--their ideas. READ»

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Crib Sheet: Simon Fuller, Creator of "Idol," Hulu Series "If I Can Dream"

Although Simon Fuller may not be a household name, his charges are. From sport (David Beckham and Andy Murray) to fashion, (Roland Mouret, FASHIONAIR, that skinny girl, married to the footballer, ooh, what's her name?) music (Pick any ...READ»

Western Union's Business Competition Spurs Financial Investment In Africa

"During a recession, when credit is unavailable and investment funding is down, how do we help reactivate credit and financial investment in Africa." Luella D'Angelo, President, Western Union Foundation, told me that this was the ...READ»

Kit-Kat Gives Developing Nations a "Break," Goes Fair-Trade in U.K.

First Cadbury announced a plan earlier this year to buy fair-trade cocoa from Ghana. Then Mars promised to source all chocolate from sustainable suppliers by 2020, and now Nestle--the world's largest food manufacturer--has followed ...READ»